Corby Spirit and WineCBYDF 94 Gross Margin % is 51.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 60.87. GuruFocus rates CBYDF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Corby Spirit and Wine ranks better than 65.37% on this metric.
CBYDF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 65.37% of 205
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 42.29
vs CBYDF: 48.55
Corby Spirit and Wine had a gross margin of 51.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Corby Spirit and Wine was -4.50% per year.
Corby Spirit and Wine (OTCPK:CBYDF) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Corby Spirit and Wine had a gross margin of 51.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Corby Spirit and Wine Gross Margin % Related Terms
Corby Spirit and Wine Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Corby Spirit and Wine's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
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For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Corby Spirit and Wine's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Corby Spirit and Wine Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Corby Spirit and Wine's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Corby Spirit and Wine's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Corby Spirit and Wine (CBYDF) has a Gross Margin % of 51.03% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Corby Spirit and Wine and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 60.87. Over the past decade, Corby Spirit and Wine's Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.55 to 64.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Corby Spirit and Wine ranks #71 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 34.6%.
Is Corby Spirit and Wine's Gross Margin % too high?
Corby Spirit and Wine's current Gross Margin % of 51.03% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 60.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.55 to a high of 64.75. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. Corby Spirit and Wine's value of 51.03% is 20.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Corby Spirit and Wine ranks #71 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Corby Spirit and Wine has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Corby Spirit and Wine's Gross Margin % compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Corby Spirit and Wine ranks #71 out of 205 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Corby Spirit and Wine in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. Corby Spirit and Wine's value of 51.03% is 20.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Corby Spirit and Wine's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.55 to 64.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.87 vs. the industry median of 42.29, Corby Spirit and Wine has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.29, based on 205 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Corby Spirit and Wine's current Gross Margin % of 51.03% is 20.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Corby Spirit and Wine and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Corby Spirit and Wine's current Gross Margin % is 51.03%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 60.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Corby Spirit and Wine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corby Spirit and Wine (CBYDF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.30, compared to a current price of $11.37 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.03%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 60.87 and 20.7% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 42.29. Corby Spirit and Wine's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Corby Spirit and Wine (CBYDF), the current Gross Margin % is 51.03% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Corby Spirit and Wine (CBYDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corby Spirit and Wine stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.37 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.30.
GuruFocus considers Corby Spirit and Wine to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CBYDF:
Gross Margin %: 51.03% (16% below median its 10-year median of 60.87)
GF Value™: $11.30 vs. price of $11.37 (0.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.7% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#71 of 205)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CBYDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Corby Spirit and Wine Ltd is a Canadian manufacturer, marketer, and importer of spirits, wines, and ready-to-drink cocktails. The company derives its revenues from the sale of its owned brands in Canada and other international markets, as well as earning commissions from representing selected non-owned brands in the Canadian market. It has two reportable segments: Case Goods and Commissions. Maximum revenue is generated from its Case Goods segment, which is involved in the production and distribution of its owned beverage alcohol brands. Corby's portfolio of owned brands includes J. P. Wiser's Canadian whisky, Lamb's rum, Polar Ice vodka, McGuinness liqueurs, and Cottage Springs and Nude RTD beverages. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Canada, followed by the USA, UK, and others.
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